Archive for 'Opinions'
Open up CES!
CES is a closed venue and customers aren't allowed in - but writer Ken Kessler opines that's a mistake and one that would help the industry if it were corrected. We couldn't agree more. [...]
Passion
Passion, it's what people are interested in and it's what's missing with a growing number of high-end dealers. Brad Paulson lays it on the line for us. [...]
$100K turntables?
Who is going to buy it? Ken Kessler delivers a strong opinion on the state of the high end, the dealers and why high-end audio products are struggling. [...]
From the Front: the New Consumers
The first generation to be born after the dawn of the Digital Age has just reached a maturity and status that fits the label of true consumers. Everyday, we induct more and more enthusiastic new members [...]
Why simple is better
Crossovers for speakers range from the simple to the overly complex, breaking the sound apart in ever smaller parts. Brad Paulson expounds on his views about it. [...]
What is an Audiophile?
Remember the term Lunatic Fringe? Why would that be attached to someone who wants better sound? [...]
The quest for the objective ear
If people the world over can find faith in that which they cannot taste, smell, or hear, why can’t we believe in the thoroughly subjective musical experience? [...]
How much is music worth?
From Steve Jobs figuring out how to monetize piracy to $0.99 Lady Ga Ga albums on Amazon, the music turf war is just heating up. [...]
Turntables in the movies!
Ken Kessler finds a glimmer of hope for high-end audio while watching a remake of the Mechanic while in flight. Great how he finds something high end in everything he does! [...]
Lawyers took over the music industry
First the MBAs stripped the music industry of its essence and then the lawyers came in and finished the job. Alan McGlade was right in the middle of it all and should know. [...]
What is the High-End?
We use the term "high-end" a lot but what does it actually mean? How do you define high-end? What separates high-end from the everyday when it comes to audio? We examine in detail [...]
Why I left TAS
Magazines about the high-end like Stereophile and TAS have been around for years but do they still live up to their promise? Here's an insider's viewpoint. [...]
Why High End Audio matters
Reader George Moneo contributes an emotion packed article on why High End Audio matters and we get an introduction into the magic of imaging. [...]
Music industry turned upside down
If the music industry is in shambles, is anyone doing well? Absolutely. In this report we learn about the new paradigm of delivering music through independent labels and music lovers are the ones that [...]
The state of audio retailing today
Are high-end brick and mortar audio stores going away? If so, why? Ken Kessler delivers a scathing report on the state of audio retailing, why it is in this position and what retailers might [...]
How Wall Street Destroyed the Music Industry
The music industry is a wreck and while most people blame iTunes and Napster, musician Dan Schwartz has a different view: exposing the real reasons for the collapse and it isn't who you might think [...]
Tough decisions
All my serious listening is limited to vinyl. The quality of recording
Tough decisions
Hi Paul Thanks for another thought -provoking post. Music has alway
Tough decisions
I tried a couple of tracks and couldn't get into the music. Are there
Tough decisions
Did you get a chance to listen to Miserere?
Tough decisions
Paul- are you using the ear buds that came with your iPod ? I use some